retail sales associate

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Retail business
• Furniture store
• Home decor

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Type of product

• Appliances
• Furniture and house furnishings
• Lamps and lighting fixtures

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Goal-oriented
• Proactive
• Dependability
• Organized
• Client focus
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer